You could be eligible to have your Council Tax band lowered or be exempt from paying entirely.
The latest figures published by the Scottish Government show that 456,790 people were in receipt of a Council Tax Reduction in October 2022, meaning around one-in-five households were benefiting from the scheme. Scottish households have saved more than £3 billion in Council Tax since the Council Tax Reduction scheme was introduced almost 10 years ago.
Even though the new Council Tax year started in April, you can still make a claim now and processing times are typically within four weeks - if not sooner. C“Some people are also eligible for other council tax discounts or sometimes full exemptions, including students, people with disabilities and carers amongst others.
Council Tax bands range from A to H. A is the lowest band with the lowest charges and H has the highest charges. If you live alone The full Council Tax is calculated assuming there are two or more people living in each home – if you live alone, you should apply to your local council for a discount - you could get a 25 per cent reduction, regardless of your financial circumstances.
If there are major changes to the value of your home You may be able to get your home moved to a lower band if it has decreased in value. Alternatively, if you can afford to pay the whole bill in one lump sum, check with your local council if you can get a discount.
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